EDLD 5368 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN COURSE REFLECTION Self-Assessment
I will create lessons that students can work on both in class and at home to help promote an online learning atmosphere. This class happened at an interesting time. Last year, I recently attended a technology conference and won a six user license to an online program similar to Schoology. I thought about which group would benefit (Pre-AP, ESL, or Special Education) and which teachers would actually use the program to the fullest. So, I decided to e-mail the department heads because some content areas use their own software learning programs. The history and math departments expressed interest and were trained along with the Technology deparment. We are scheduled to meet next month to determine if we want to purchase the software, if the budget permits. But preliminary opinions of the online learning have been positive. Learn as a Learner
Traditional Education emphasizes learning content; learning the "what." The information age, however, requires people who are competent learners, who understand the process of learning, the "how" (Arsham 2002). This course helped me expand on information I learned during my Intel Master Teacher Training from a couple of years ago with the backward design of Wiggins and McTighe. I was able to take a project we had done and re-design it. I was also able to create a rubric to go along with it. I realized that for in-depth learning, you need enduring and essential questions.
Lifelong Learning Skills
Richardson (2007) says learning is now a 24/7/365 activity. The job of the educator is to prepare the student for lifelong learning and give a foundation to answer questions, solve problems, or at least know how to find the solution. Technology is evolving and students should be able to adapt. That means that instructors should be able to pass this knowledge on to their students. The benefits work for the instructor as they are able to keep their audience's attention and can show relevance of how all courses can be technically integrated.
References
Arsham, H. (2002). Impact of the Internet on Learning and Teaching. USDLA Journal.16;3.
Richardson, W. (2007). The Seven C's of Learning. District Administration. 97. Williamson, J., & Redish, T. (2009). ISTE's technology facilitation and leadership standards. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Self-Assessment
I will create lessons that students can work on both in class and at home to help promote an online learning atmosphere. This class happened at an interesting time. Last year, I recently attended a technology conference and won a six user license to an online program similar to Schoology. I thought about which group would benefit (Pre-AP, ESL, or Special Education) and which teachers would actually use the program to the fullest. So, I decided to e-mail the department heads because some content areas use their own software learning programs. The history and math departments expressed interest and were trained along with the Technology deparment. We are scheduled to meet next month to determine if we want to purchase the software, if the budget permits. But preliminary opinions of the online learning have been positive.
Learn as a Learner
Traditional Education emphasizes learning content; learning the "what." The information age, however, requires people who are competent learners, who understand the process of learning, the "how" (Arsham 2002). This course helped me expand on information I learned during my Intel Master Teacher Training from a couple of years ago with the backward design of Wiggins and McTighe. I was able to take a project we had done and re-design it. I was also able to create a rubric to go along with it. I realized that for in-depth learning, you need enduring and essential questions.
Lifelong Learning Skills
Richardson (2007) says learning is now a 24/7/365 activity. The job of the educator is to prepare the student for lifelong learning and give a foundation to answer questions, solve problems, or at least know how to find the solution. Technology is evolving and students should be able to adapt. That means that instructors should be able to pass this knowledge on to their students. The benefits work for the instructor as they are able to keep their audience's attention and can show relevance of how all courses can be technically integrated.
References
Arsham, H. (2002). Impact of the Internet on Learning and Teaching. USDLA Journal.16;3.
Richardson, W. (2007). The Seven C's of Learning. District Administration. 97.
Williamson, J., & Redish, T. (2009). ISTE's technology facilitation and leadership standards. Eugene, OR: International Society for
Technology in Education.
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